Know About Christian McCaffrey; NFL, Age, Dating, Family, Stats, Contract

Christian-McCaffrey
Published Date: 25 Sep, 2019 Updated date: 25 Sep, 2019 By Celebs Podium

Along with his three brothers, Christian McCaffrey has inherited the sporting passion from his family members. The Carolina Panthers’ running back is now making a significant impact on his NFL team.

Christian McCaffrey is an American football running back and return specialist, who currently plays for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Stanford Cardinal football program at Stanford University.

Christian McCaffrey Bio; Family, Education, Height, Weight

Christian Jackson McCaffrey was born on 7 June 1996 to parents Ed McCaffrey and Lisa McCaffrey. He grew up with his family in Castle Rock, Colorado. He has three brothers; Max, Dylan and Luke McCaffrey who are also a football player.

McCaffrey pursued his early education at Valor Christian High School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Afterward, he went to Stanford University to play college football. He stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 meters) and his weight is 207 lbs (94 kg).

His Career; College, NFL, Stats

Christian began his college football from Stanford Cardinal football program in 2014. There, he played for three seasons until 2016.

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Christian McCaffrey’s NFL career stats for the Carolina Panthers (Picture: NFL)

McCaffrey was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round with the eighth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He made his NFL season debut in the season-opener against the San Francisco 49ers. There he recorded 47 rushing yards, 38 receiving yards, and a lost fumble in a 23–3 victory. He held the Carolina Panthers franchise record for most receptions by any player in a single season in 2018.

Contract & Salary

Christian signed a 4-year contract with the Panthers, worth $17,241,304 on 4 May 2017. It includes $10,679,128 signing bonus, $17,241,304 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $4,310,326.

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He is likely to earn a base salary of $2,032,390 while carrying a cap hit of $4,702,172 and a dead cap value of $10,188,044 in 2019.

Who Is Christian McCaffrey Dating In 2019?

Christian is currently rumored to be dating Olivia Culpo, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model. The two were spotted holding hands during a vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on July 2019. However, they are yet to confirm their relationship.

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Christian McCaffrey is rumored to be dating a model Olivia Culpo (Picture: E! News)

Previously, the 23-year-old was in a relationship with girlfriend Brooke Pettet. They started dating since their time at Stanford and ended their relationship after several years.

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Some Interesting Facts About Christian McCaffrey

  • Christian became the AP College Football Player of the Year and the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2015.
  • His father Ed, aged 51 played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons. Similarly, his mother Lisa, aged 50 is a former soccer player at Stanford.
  • McCaffrey has the NCAA record for most all-purpose yards in a season with 3,864.
  • He is a fan of English football team, Arsenal.
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